Adler barbour company, electric iceman company and a few others. I have seen a copy of this book with an updated cover that is darker blue in colour. Components engine gauges engine mounts engine repair manuals. When i turn on the the electrical panel switch the compressor comes on and sounds normal.
The versatility provides for all freezer or combination refrigerator freezer systems. The refrigeration systems ps selected for this comparisonthe waeco adler barbour cold machine cu100 from dometic corp. The refrigeration oil used in an r12 system is not compatible with that used in a r4a. Waeco adler barbour marine climate systems, manufacturer. Thermostats adler barbour amc cliffvs marine service. Our motivation is to build one strong, consistent and distinctive corporate brand out of these various valuable sub brands dometic consisted of before. He has helped me with both my refrigerator and freezer.
Powered by a danfoss bd50f compressor, these easytoinstall units provide up to 15 cu. This is a simple troubleshooting guide ive made up myself to help when your system is. When you deal with as many pleasure boat refrigeration problems as i do. Pleasure boat refrigeration technical services from hell cruisers. Adler barbour series performance, efficiency and quality.
I bought the book many years ago and dealt with him personally in 1999 re my catalina 38 while in florida. The following points mainly applied to danfoss bd variable speed compressors installed after 1995. They work better on larger powerboats that have an abundance of ac power and space. View and download waeco adlerbarbour operating instructions manual online. With this boat they explored the waters of washingtons puget sound and southwestern british columbia. Buy waeco adlerbarbour cu200 the super cold machine cooling unit. The type of boating you do determines the type of refrigeration you will need. Waeco adler barbour coolmatic cooling conversion kit information hello. Major builders of marine refrigeration components and systems offer both evaporative and cold plate units. I wish i had browsed a copy of this book in a library since i wont be using it for long term. Coldmachine, supercoldmachine, ultracoldmachine, powerplate. Waeco adler barbour cu100 aircooled coldmachine compressor. From your description someone has installed the acme fitting also pictured page 57 on compressor suction service port. Refrigeration how to recharge adler barbour cold machine csy owners forum.
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Mar 21, 2011 i expect it now, said paul mcdermott of orient, new york, speaking for all of us former cavemen. Does anyone know if it is the same material inside, or does it have updated content as well. Gleaser bay has stop production of their boat refrigeration products. Adlerbarbour coldmachine kits southern california marine. Please refer to the troubleshooting and service section of this manual for more details. Here you will find everything you need for your marine air conditioning and refrigeration needs. Dec 16, 2012 periodically, i get an email from someone asking me whether i like enginedriven refrigeration, or how it compares to 12 volt, or something similar. Tundra marine refrigeration by dometicpompano beachfl33069. Technical help isothermparts, marine refrigeration and parts.
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The refrigeration oil used in an r12 system is not compatible with that used in a r4a system, if changing refrigerants, change the oil as well. Blue dot large evap refrigerator thermostat assembly. Scott fratchers trouble shooting marine refrigeration and marine air. If not, would you recommend another adler barbour unit or a seafrost bd, which the local company recommended to me.
Adler barbour cold machine parts adlerbarbour cu200 at. However, as our products might be sold in the state of california, we are legally obliged to inform customers about the potential presence of these chemicals in our products. Okay, the advantage of enginedriven refrigeration is that it doesnt take power from your house batteries. The coldmachine evaporator kits adler barbour fisheries. So imagine our surprise to learn we could cut our amp consumption in half for our adler barbour coldplate. Hello all, i was wondering if someone could help me with a problem i am currently having with my refrigerator. These warnings are not an indication that these products are violating any safety standards or regulations. I plan to replace with a new ab system and plan to include the 1996catalina factory upgrade as shown on the c36 ia web site. Dometic cu adler barbour the robust and reliable coldmachines are specifically designed to survive the rigors of the harsh marine environment. Boat refrigeration troubleshooting sailboat owners forums.
Scott fratchers trouble shooting marine refrigeration and marine air models engel peltier. He manages a website that is dedicated to marine refrigeration and will give personal advice to anyone who asks. Adlerbarbour coldmachine cooling components general features. Performance, efficiency, and quality are hallmarks of adler barbour coldmachine kits by dometic. The aircooled cu100 coldmachine, and the air and watercooled cu200 supercoldmachine.
Adler barbour cold machine troubleshooting sailnet. The refrigeration oil used in an r12 system is not compatible with that used in a r4a system, if. Waeco and adlerbarbour have always used danfoss compressors, however, they. Calders book is ok for those who are just starting to consider their refrigeration needs. We have seen refrigerator companies like grunert, crosby, adler barbour, waeco acquired by demitic. Your appreciation of 1224 volt dc refrigeration onboard will be determined by its ability to develop and maintain. Vic jewhurst, who added an adler barbour 12volt system, joked that along the mexican coasts, cruisers infected with cold comfort come into a marina, hook up the electrical cord, then tie up the boat. Since pioneering marine 12v refrigeration systems more than 25 years ago, adler barbour has continued to use the latest available technology to make these systems the most reliable of their kind. All adlerbarbour refrigeration systems include the following.
John macevoy, a retired electrical engineer, is proud of dual cold blue systems installed on his 1981. Providing exceptional performance in hot and humid conditions, with erratic or low voltage, and continuous use. Troubleshooting adler barbour cu100 and cu200 refrigeration units unnecessary gadgets on newer models of icebox conversion refrigeration units increase costs and affect systems reliability. The pleasure boat refrigeration industry today is following the marine industry down the drain. The compressor is the most vital component as it is the heart that pumps the refrigerant throughout the system. Coolblue marine refrigeration troubleshooting part 1. Since 1968, west marine has grown to over 250 local stores, with knowledgeable associates happy to assist. Remember the marine refrigeration systems dont take a lot of refrigerant so losing a little will have a big impact. Adlerbarber refrigeration morgan 38 sailboat forum. This tech tip deals with failures of an extra not required electrical circuit board on adler barbour cu 100 and cu 200 module systems.
Dometic cu100 aircooled coldmachine compressor west marine. I have a catalina 36 with a adler barbour cold machine and it has been working fine for a while, but a couple of weeks ago somebody unplugged the shore power line from my boat i think to use the ac plug on the dock and didnt replace the cord and the boat is on an echo battery. If you want to know all about refrigeration check out do it yourself boat refrigeration by r. Adlerbarbour coldmachine kits offer two configurations. Specifically designed to survive the rigors of harsh marine environment. Order adler barbour cold machine parts for your boat today. Boat refrigerator, sailboat refrigeration cruising world. Watch the voltage at the input of the unit as its starting and stopping. The coolblue marine refrigeration unit is designed to be cruiser serviceable without detailed refrigeration system training. Danfoss based dc refrigeration system, this refrigeration troubleshooting.
Long beach marine refrigeration 6400 east marina dr. Refrigeration for pleasureboats by nigel calder on amazon paid link. The small dc compressors from all the refrigeration companies are essentially identical. Businesses related to refrigeration in california, as recommended by.
Things to think about april 29, 2011 by carolyn shearlock if youre installing refrigeration for the first time, or doing a major upgrade on your existing system, you may be overwhelmed by the decisions youre having to make simultaneously. Inside everything works, another seabreeze, paul tore out the original starboard icebox and installed an easy chair for reading in its place and an adler barbour unit next to the stove on the port side. Save more on your adler barbour the coldmachine evaporator kits at fisheries supply. Both the aircooled cu100 this page and airwatercooled cu200 use the highperformance danfoss bd50f compressor. Adler barbour and other similar ice box conversion units supply a threefoot. Dometic cu200 adler barbour condensing unit air cooled 1224 v dc the robust and reliable coldmachines are specifically designed to survive the rigors of the harsh marine environment.
Coolblue boat refrigeration update, more tips,how to re. Adler barbour coldmachine cu100 condensing unit air cooled. Instead of additional books i plan on using the internet to issue technical tips on pleasure boat refrigeration based on email reports and other information i receive with regards to refrigeration problems. These companies include grunert, adler barbour crosby, glacier bay, sea frost, frigomatic, technautics and others, including local shops that build custom systems with offtheshelf components. The original adler barbour cold machine, now owned by dometic, on our 1999 36mkii is not getting cold. Dometic cu200 airwatercooled super coldmachine compressor.
On most boats, refrigeration contributes more to daiily amp consumption than any other single item. Refrigeration how to recharge adler barbour cold machine read 11654 times george rommel guest. Adler barbour supercoldmachine cu200 condensing unit air water. This manual will explain how to install the system on your boatin just a few hourswith ordinary tools. Grunert freezer thermostat amc cliffvs marine service. Dometic cu adler barbour condensing unit, aircooled 12. Periodically, i get an email from someone asking me whether i like enginedriven refrigeration, or how it compares to 12 volt, or something similar. Heir to mike adler s brainchild, the cold machine is a widely distributed pro. Now you can easily upgrade your manualanalog thermostat to a more advanced digital thermostat.
A danfoss bd series compressor powers this dc retrofit diy kit as it has proven to be the most reliable and efficient compressor for small dc refrigeration systems. Welcome to the manual for refrigeration servicing technicians. Alderbarbour coldmachine trouble shooting guide catalina 36. Abs tech service has been helpful and informative but to date have not solved my problems. Condensing unit evaporator assembly either aluminum with integral tube set orpowerplate with separate tube set ice cube trays, vertical or horizontal to suit. The first are selfcontained marine refrigeration units, which drop into a spot just like the fridge at home. Adler barbour refrigeration systems are smaller and lighter than the competition. The new unit did not frost the evaporator but about 23s of the way up the evaporator and the unit glumped when it came on and when it cycled off. Richard, you could put together a book and nowadays very easily self publish. However, there are a lot of new developments in marine refrigeration, and no good guide to walk us through it. Known as the cooling machine, the adlerbarbour cu200 results in 25% more cooling performance. It is an e book for people who are involved in training and.
Depending on the type of boat you own and how long your trip is, your refrigeration needs will change. This troubleshooting video covers the common electrical issues that a. This manual explains how to install the system on your boat in just a few hours with. Bay has stopped production of their boat refrigeration products. Waeco rebrands itself as dometic one company one brand. West marine offers multiple options to keep your beverages cold or store a freshly caught fish on your boat with our variety of boat refrigerators and freezers. These control modules were used on adlerbarbour, grunert, sea frost. Listings for refrigeration 29 shop this category for. A replacement 4 piece wire shelf kit for some dometic refrigerators. It is the remainder of the system that varies in design and construction. Adler barbour coldmachine kits customized doityourself refrigeration key bene. We work with the clients measurements and fabricated two custom holding plates for his freezer compartment and cold air spilled over into his refrigerator box from ocean voyager 2010, pages 410 an excerpt from bluewater gear. It might not cover the exact machinery youre working on, but the information it contains about marine refrigeration systems might help make your projects easier. Rparts specifically chose the full gauge mt512el 2hp digital thermostat to fulfill customer demand for a reliable, costeffective and easytoprogram thermostat.
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